IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online Starts from 1st July

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 to fill Specialist Officer (SO) posts in participating Public Sector Banks. The recruitment includes various specialist positions such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

IBPS SO Notification 2026

The IBPS SO Notification 2026 provides complete details about the recruitment process, including important dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and the online application procedure. Candidates planning to appear for the exam should check all the details carefully and begin their preparation accordingly.

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IBPS SO Notification 2026: Overview

The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in specialized banking roles.

IBPS SO 2026 Important Dates

Based on the official IBPS exam calendar and notification timeline

What is IBPS SO Recruitment?

IBPS SO, short for Specialist Officer, is a centralized recruitment exam conducted by IBPS to hire domain-specific Scale I officers for India’s leading Public Sector Banks. Unlike the IBPS PO or Clerk exams, which look for generalist banking talent, the SO exam is built around technical and professional expertise.

How to Apply for IBPS SO 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

Visit the official IBPS website.
Click on CRP SPL-XVI Registration.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form carefully.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

IBPS SO Application Fee 2026

The application fee details have been mentioned in the official notification.

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
• General/OBC/EWS: ₹850

Documents Required for Apply Online

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Left Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration
• Educational Certificates
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID Proof

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the nationality, age limit, and educational qualification prescribed by IBPS. Eligibility will be verified during the document verification and interview stages.

Nationality

• A Citizen of India, or
• A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan Refugee who migrated before 1 January 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin from specified countries, subject to eligibility certification by the Government of India.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the Government of India norms.

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the respective Specialist Officer post.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of three stages:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Interview
• Final Provisional Allotment based on merit

Exam Pattern of IBPS SO

Preliminary Examination

The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature.

For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:

For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer:

Main Examination

For Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer:

For Rajbhasha Adhikari:

IBPS SO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed as Scale I Officers in participating Public Sector Banks.

• Basic Pay: ₹48,480
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Special Allowance
• Medical Benefits
• Leave Travel Concession
• Pension and other admissible benefits

IBPS Participating Banks

The following Public Sector Banks are participating in the IBPS SO Recruitment process:

• Bank of Baroda
• Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Canara Bank
• Central Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank
• UCO Bank
• Union Bank of India